Subscribe to RSSWhen it comes to Mother’s Day, there are two acceptable ways to start her day: greet Mom with breakfast on a tray, or treat her to a lavish brunch. We prefer the latter. So here are a few cocktail recipes from Azzurre spirits perfect to liven up the mid-morning meal.
Reverse Bloody Mary
By Paul Johnsen, USBG President, Orlando
Makes 2
- 4 oz Azzurre Vodka
- 4 oz tomato juice
- 1 tbs fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh tomato, chunks
- 1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
- 3 dashes hot pepper sauce
- 1⁄4 tsp salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tsp Horseradish (optional)
- Garnishes: pickled green beans, olives, celery, tomatoes
- Glass: rocks
The night before: In a blender, combine all ingredients except vodka. Pour into an ice tray, freeze.
When ready to serve: Take the ice tray out about 10 minutes before serving to allow frozen tomato mixture to thaw slightly. In a rocks glass, add the ice, and top with vodka. Stir 10 times to release juices. Garnish as desired.
Azzurre Mama-Tea-To
- 2 oz Azzurre Gin
- 1 oz fresh lime Juice
- 1 oz brewed green tea
- ¾ oz Agave Nectar
- Small bunch of mint leaves
- Crushed Ice on Top
- Garnish: Mint Sprig
In a rocks glass, combine all ingredients, muddle. Top with crushed ice. Garnish with a mint sprig.
Azzurre Lavender Collins
- 1.5 oz Azzurre Gin
- .75 oz fresh lemon juice
- .5 oz lavender syrup
- Top club soda
Lemon wedge and lavender sprig for garnish. Squeeze lemon into a Collins glass to release juice and oils. Add lavender syrup and Azzurre gin. Stir and fill with ice. Top with club soda and garnish with a lemon wedge and lavender sprig.
